instrument panel DODGE CHALLENGER SRT 2012 3.G Owner's Manual

CAUTION!
Do not place any article under a power seat or
impede its ability to move as it may cause damage to
the seat controls. Seat travel may become limited if
movement is stopped by an obstruction in the seat’s
path.
Heated Seats
The front driver and passenger seats may be equipped
with heaters in both the seat cushions and seatbacks. The
heaters provide the same average heat level for both the
cushion and the seatback.
There are two heated seat switches that allow the driver
and passenger to operate the seats independently. The
controls for each seat are located near the bottom center
of the instrument panel.You can choose from HIGH, LOW or OFF heat settings.
Amber indicator lights in each switch indicate the level of
heat in use. Two indicator lights will illuminate for
HIGH, one for LOW and none for OFF.
Press the switch once to select HIGH-level
heating. Press the switch a second time to select
LOW-level heating. Press the switch a third
time to shut the heating elements OFF.
If HIGH-level heating is selected, the system will auto-
matically switch to the LOW-level after a maximum of
60 minutes of continuous operation. At that time, the
number of indicators illuminated changes from two to
one, indicating the change. Operation on the LOW-level
setting also turns OFF automatically after a maximum of
45 minutes.
NOTE: Once a heat setting is selected, heat will be felt
within two to five minutes.
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WARNING!
•Be certain that the seatback is securely locked into
position. If the seatback is not securely locked into
position, the seat will not provide the proper
stability for child seats and/or passengers. An
improperly latched seat could cause serious injury.
•The cargo area in the rear of the vehicle (with the
rear seatbacks in the locked-up or folded down
position) should not be used as a play area by
children when the vehicle is in motion. They could
be seriously injured in a collision. Children
should be seated and using the proper restraint
system.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel.
Hood Release Lever
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LIGHTS
Headlights And Parking Lights
The headlight switch is located on the left side of the
instrument panel. This switch controls the operation of the
headlights, parking lights, instrument panel lights, instru-
ment panel light dimming, interior lights and fog lights.
Rotate the headlight switch clockwise to the first detent
for parking light and instrument panel light operation.
Turn it to the second detent for headlight, parking light
and instrument panel light operation.
Automatic Headlights
This system automatically turns the headlights on or off
according to ambient light levels. To turn the system on,
rotate the headlight switch counterclockwise to the A
(AUTO) position. When the system is on, the headlight
time delay feature is also on. This means the headlights
will stay on for up to 90 seconds after placing the ignition
in the OFF position. To turn the Automatic system off,
move the headlight switch out of the AUTO position.
NOTE:The engine must be running before the head-
lights will come on in the automatic mode.
Headlight Switch
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Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
if the headlight switch is placed in the AUTO position. In
addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers are
turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be enabled or
disabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Customer-Programmable Features” in “Under-
standing Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
Headlight Time Delay
This feature provides the safety of headlight illumination
for up to 90 seconds when leaving your vehicle in an
unlit area.To activate the delay feature, place the ignition in the OFF
position while the headlights are still on. Then, turn off
the headlights within 45 seconds. The delay interval
begins when the headlight switch is turned off.
If you turn the headlights or parking lights, or place the
ignition in the RUN position, the system will cancel the
delay.
If you turn the headlights off before the ignition, they will
turn off in the normal manner.
NOTE:
The lights must be turned off within 45 seconds
of placing the ignition in the OFF position to activate this
feature.
The Headlight delay time is programmable. Refer to
“Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)/
Customer-Programmable Features” in “Understanding
Your Instrument Panel” for further information.
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Interior Lights
The interior lights come on when a door is opened.
To protect the battery, the interior lights will turn off
automatically 10 minutes after the ignition is placed in
the OFF position. This will occur if the interior lights
were switched on manually or are on because a door is
open. This includes the glove box light, but not the trunk
light. To restore interior light operation, either place the
ignition in the RUN position or cycle the light switch.
Dimmer Control
The dimmer control is located to the right of the head-
light switch. With the parking lights or headlights on,
rotating the dimmer control upward will increase the
brightness of the instrument panel lights and, if so
equipped, the lighting in the door map pockets, door
handles and cupholders.
Dome Light Position
Rotate the dimmer control completely upward to the
second detent to turn on the interior lights. The interior
lights will remain on when the dimmer control is in this
position.
Interior Light Defeat (OFF)
Rotate the dimmer control to the extreme bottom off
position. The interior lights will remain off when the
doors are open.
Parade Mode (Daytime Brightness Feature)
Rotate the dimmer control upward to the first detent.
This feature brightens all text displays such as the
odometer, Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC),
and radio when the parking lights or headlights are on.
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Headlights On With Wipers (Available With
Automatic Headlights Only)
When this feature is active, the headlights will turn on
approximately 10 seconds after the wipers are turned on
if the headlight switch is placed in the A (AUTO) position.
In addition, the headlights will turn off when the wipers
are turned off if they were turned on by this feature.
The Headlights On with Wipers feature can be enabled or
disabled. Refer to “Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(EVIC)/Personal Settings (Customer-Programmable Fea-
tures)” in “Understanding Your Instrument Panel” for
further information.
TILT/TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping control
handle is located below the steering wheel at the end of
the steering column.To unlock the steering column, push the lever downward
(toward the floor). To tilt the steering column, move the
steering wheel upward or downward as desired. To
lengthen or shorten the steering column, pull the steering
wheel outward or push it inward as desired. To lock the
steering column in position, push the lever upward until
fully engaged.
Tilt Steering Column Lever
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Items plugged into this power outlet may discharge the
battery and/or prevent the engine from starting.
Center Console Power OutletPower Outlet Fuse Locations
1 — #18 Fuse 20 A Yellow Cigar Lighter Instrument Panel
2 — #9 Fuse 20 A Yellow Power Outlet Center Console
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR INSTRUMENT PANEL
CONTENTS
Instrument Panel Features ............... 176
 Instrument Cluster .................... 177
 Instrument Cluster Descriptions ........... 178
 Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) . . 188
▫ Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC)
Displays ........................... 190
▫ Engine Oil Change Indicator System ....... 192
▫ Trip Functions ...................... 193
▫ Performance Features ................. 195 ▫
Keyless Enter-N-Go Display —
If Equipped ........................ 198
▫ Driver-Selectable Surround Sound (DSS) –
If Equipped ........................ 199
▫ Compass Display .................... 200
▫ System Warnings
(Customer Information Features) ......... 202
▫ Personal Settings
(Customer-Programmable Features) ....... 202
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Media Center 730N/430/430N (RHR/RER/
RBZ/RHB) CD/DVD/HDD/NAV —
If Equipped .......................... 206
▫ Operating Instructions (Voice Command
System) — If Equipped ................ 206
▫ Operating Instructions (Uconnect™ Phone)
— If Equipped ...................... 206
 Media Center 130 (Sales Code RES) ......... 207
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 207
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 210
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 212
▫ Operation Instructions - Auxiliary Mode .... 215
Media Center 130 With Satellite Radio
(Sales Code RES+RSC) ................... 215
▫ Operating Instructions — Radio Mode ..... 216
▫ Operation Instructions — CD Mode For CD
And MP3 Audio Play ................. 221
▫ Notes On Playing MP3 Files ............ 223
▫ List Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 226
▫ Info Button (CD Mode For MP3 Play) ...... 226
▫ Uconnect™ Multimedia (Satellite Radio) —
If Equipped ........................ 227
 iPod/USB/MP3 Control — If Equipped ..... 231
▫ Connecting The iPod Or External USB
Device ............................ 232
▫ Using This Feature ................... 233
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▫Controlling The iPod Or External USB
Device Using Radio Buttons ............. 233
▫ Play Mode ......................... 233
▫ List Or Browse Mode ................. 235
▫ Bluetooth Streaming Audio (BTSA) ........ 237
 Harman Kardon Logic7High Performance
Multichannel Surround Sound System With
Driver-Selectable Surround (DSS) — If
Equipped ............................ 238
 Steering Wheel Audio Controls ............ 239
▫ Radio Operation ..................... 240 ▫
CD Player ......................... 240
 CD/DVD Disc Maintenance .............. 241
 Radio Operation And Mobile Phones ....... 241
 Climate Controls ...................... 242
▫ Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) ..... 242
▫ Automatic Operation .................. 242
▫ Blower Control ...................... 243
▫ Manual Operation .................... 243
▫ Operating Tips ...................... 247
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